CVE-2020-16041

Name: CVE-2020-16041
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-08T19:15:14.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 2.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16041 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Out of bounds read in networking in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.88 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Out of bounds read in networking in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.88 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.09%

79.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 87.0.4280.88

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161581/Chrome-DataElement-Out-Of-Bounds-Read.htmlNot Applicable, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1151865Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161581/Chrome-DataElement-Out-Of-Bounds-Read.htmlNot Applicable, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1151865Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16041?

How severe is CVE-2020-16041?

CVE-2020-16041 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16041?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST